Editorial: Revised Design of TORP’s LNG Proposal “Looks Good”
Posted on Jun 8, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Editorial: Revised Design of TORP’s LNG Proposal “Looks Good”
An editorial published by the Mobile Press-Register praises the revised design of the LNG deepwater port proposed by TORP last week. The design proposes a closed-loop regasification system to address environmental concerns associated with the previous...
Downeast LNG President Argues that LNG Traffic Through Canadian Waters Is “Innocent Passage”
Posted on Jun 8, 2009 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Downeast LNG President Argues that LNG Traffic Through Canadian Waters Is “Innocent Passage”
Downeast LNG President Dean Girdis told the Telegraph-Journal that he believes that LNG vessels destined for U.S.-based regasification terminals eventually will be able to transit Canadian waters in Head Harbour Passage under the doctrine of “innocent passage.” However, the Canadian government has argued that the waterway in question is Canadian territorial waters and that...
Chevron Signs LNG Supply Deal with RasGas, Capacity Agreement with European Company
Posted on Jun 8, 2009 in Markets and Competition, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on Chevron Signs LNG Supply Deal with RasGas, Capacity Agreement with European Company
Last week Chevron announced that it has finalized an agreement with Qatar’s RasGas for LNG supplies to be delivered to the Sabine Pass LNG terminal. Chevron has also agreed to provide capacity at Sabine Pass to an unnamed European company. See Platts LNG Daily for further coverage. [Subscription...
Both Sides of LNG Debate Provide Campaign Contributions to Oregon Lawmakers
Posted on Jun 8, 2009 in Policy, Legislation and Politics, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Both Sides of LNG Debate Provide Campaign Contributions to Oregon Lawmakers
A report in The Oregonian looks at the volume of campaign contributions to Oregon lawmakers made by backers and opponents of LNG import projects proposed in Oregon.
TORP Expects to Re-File LNG Deepwater Port Application This Month
Posted on Jun 5, 2009 in Environmental, Regas Terminals & Capacity | Comments Off on TORP Expects to Re-File LNG Deepwater Port Application This Month
The Mobile Press-Register reports that TORP is planning to re-file an application to construct an LNG deepwater port offshore Alabama. The project’s design has been significantly modified from TORP’s previous application, which featured an open-loop regasification system, and will now use a closed-loop design to address potential environmental...